The man who allegedly raped his own daughter repeatedly has been arrested by Churachandpur police on Wednesday at around 12 noon.
According to police sources, the alleged accused person was arrested from Lancha village while he was carrying firewood. Initially, he tried to escape as he saw the police, however the police team overpowered him and was later arrested and taken to Churachandpur Police Station. The police team was led by OC of Chachad Police Station, inspector Staley Keishing.
It may be mentioned that the 15-year-old rape victim was found pregnant after she was repeatedly raped allegedly by her father and uncle at a village in Churachandpur district. The incident came to light on Friday last following a Facebook message posted by the victim's elder sister about the victim’s pregnancy. The victim’s aunt submitted a written complaint to the police in this regard and a case FIR No 06(04)2021 WPS-CCP u/s 4, 6 & 21 of POCSO Act was registered. The victim’s uncle, who was involved in the alleged rape, was arrested earlier.
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